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Israel bombs more Gaza City high-rises after forced evacuation orders

Israel Levels More High-Rises in Gaza City Amid Forced Evacuations and Rising Civilian Death Toll

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GAZA CITY – September 6, 2025Israeli forces continued their bombardment of Gaza City on Saturday, targeting and demolishing high-rise buildings following mass evacuation orders issued to residents. The latest strike flattened the 15-storey Soussi Tower in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood, just opposite a UNRWA facility. The Israeli military released a map marking more high-rises for destruction, claiming—without presenting evidence—that Hamas operatives used the targeted structures for intelligence gathering and tunnel operations. Gaza’s Government Media Office rejected the claims as “systematic deception” aimed at justifying the destruction of civilian infrastructure and displacing Palestinians. Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Gaza, Hani Mahmoud, reported rising panic among residents, many of whom were given as little as 30 minutes to evacuate their homes before the strikes. Civilian Deaths Mount as Urban Destruction Escalates According to medical sources, at least 67 people have been killed since Saturday morning, 45 of them in Gaza City alone. The Ministry of Health also confirmed that six more Palestinians, including children, died from starvation in the past 24 hours, raising the famine death toll to 382, amid Israel’s continued blockade and siege. UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram described the situation as “an enormous threat” to nearly one million people in Gaza City, noting that half of the population are children. “Life is becoming almost impossible for them,” Ingram told Al Jazeera. Save the Children reported a devastating statistic: at least one child has been killed every hour on average since the war began nearly two years ago, calling it a “horrific new low.” Since the start of Israel’s military campaign in October 2023, over 64,368 Palestinians have been killed, and 162,367 wounded, according to Gaza health authorities. So-Called ‘Safe Zones’ Also Targeted Despite designating parts of southern Gaza—such as the coastal al-Mawasi area—as “humanitarian zones,” Israeli forces have continued to strike those regions. On Saturday, two people were killed in an Israeli air strike on a tent sheltering displaced families in al-Mawasi near Khan Younis. Gaza’s Ministry of Interior has warned residents not to trust Israeli-declared safe zones, calling them a pretext for forced displacement and noting repeated attacks on designated humanitarian areas. “We are walking not only on ruins but also on dead bodies of our loved ones,” said Aqeel Kishko, a Gaza City resident returning to the devastated Zeitoun neighbourhood. Others echoed the sentiment of total loss. “What we built in 50 years was flattened in five days,” Kishko added.“There is nothing to return to,” said resident Nohaa Tafish.“It’s as if the entire Zeitoun neighbourhood was hit with a nuclear bomb,” said Ahmed Rihem. International Condemnation Grows Amid mounting global criticism, UNRWA spokesperson Tamara Alrifai described the current Israeli offensive as “an incessant campaign to raze entire neighbourhoods” and wipe out entire families. Despite calls for a ceasefire, Israel appears determined to seize full control of Gaza City, raising fears of further mass casualties and irreversible destruction of Palestine’s largest urban centre.

Israel kills 7 children as offensive reaches the ‘heart of Gaza City’

Seven Children Among Dozens Killed as Israeli Offensive Reaches Heart of Gaza City

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GAZA CITY — At least 30 Palestinians, including seven children, were killed on Friday as Israeli forces intensified their assault on Gaza City, targeting densely populated residential areas and displacement camps, according to local reports. The latest attacks bring the death toll from the ongoing offensive to alarming levels, with eyewitnesses and Al Jazeera correspondents confirming that Israeli ground forces have now pushed into the heart of Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the military campaign. Israel’s military announced it now controls approximately 40 percent of Gaza City, as operations continue in urban areas where thousands of civilians remain trapped amid the violence. According to Al Jazeera, at least 20 people, including children, were killed in airstrikes on residential neighborhoods on Friday alone. Tents housing displaced families have also been hit, raising fresh concerns about the safety of non-combatants seeking refuge from the fighting. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) described the current situation as “unthinkable“, warning that the continued bombardment of civilian areas is having catastrophic consequences for Gaza’s already vulnerable population, particularly children. “These are not just numbers — these are lives lost, families shattered, and futures stolen,” a UNICEF spokesperson said. Israel has defended its operations as necessary to dismantle Hamas infrastructure, but international observers have repeatedly called for restraint and the protection of civilians, particularly in densely populated urban zones and shelters. As the humanitarian situation worsens, rights groups and aid organizations are calling for urgent international intervention, warning of a looming catastrophe as food, water, and medical supplies remain critically scarce.

Families ‘Wiped Out’ as Israel Intensifies Strikes on Gaza City

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Gaza City — Israeli air strikes on Gaza City and surrounding areas have intensified, killing at least 28 Palestinians since Thursday morning and devastating entire families, according to local health officials and eyewitnesses. Among the survivors is three-year-old Ibrahim al-Mabhuh, who lost both parents and two sisters in an overnight air strike on their home. Images from the scene show his grandmother holding him in shock amid the rubble, highlighting the growing toll on civilians in the besieged territory. Health authorities in Gaza report that residential areas and makeshift encampments are increasingly being targeted, with families caught in relentless bombardments that have leveled homes and infrastructure. The ongoing conflict, now entering its 11th month, has claimed at least 63,746 lives in Gaza and left 161,245 wounded, according to figures released by Gaza’s Ministry of Health. The war began on October 7, 2023, after a surprise attack by Hamas that killed 1,139 people in Israel and saw around 200 hostages taken into Gaza. In a rare public statement, Hamas said it is open to forming an independent national administration to govern the Gaza Strip and is prepared for a comprehensive truce that would include the release of all Israeli captives. However, the proposal was swiftly rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, which reiterated that the war could end “immediately” if Hamas agrees to the conditions already laid out by the Israeli cabinet. Meanwhile, Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has introduced a controversial plan to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank, further escalating tensions in the region. Smotrich called on Netanyahu to endorse the plan, which would formalize Israeli control over nearly all of the territory, a move widely condemned by the international community as a violation of international law. Global calls for a ceasefire continue to mount, with humanitarian agencies warning of catastrophic conditions in Gaza. The UN and rights groups have repeatedly criticized Israel for what they describe as disproportionate use of force and collective punishment, while also condemning Hamas for endangering civilians by operating within densely populated areas. With diplomacy stalled and casualties mounting, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens by the day. Entire families are being lost, and survivors like young Ibrahim serve as stark reminders of the war’s devastating human cost.

Famine declared in Gaza City - and projected to expand to two other areas in the next month

Famine Declared in Gaza City, Set to Expand to Two More Regions Within Weeks

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A famine has been officially declared in Gaza City and surrounding areas, with the crisis projected to worsen in the coming weeks, expanding to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis, according to a new report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). More than half a million people in the Gaza Strip are facing “catastrophic conditions,” characterised by starvation, destitution, and an increasing number of deaths. The IPC report marks the first formal famine declaration outside of Africa and the fifth since the organisation’s inception in 2004. Previous famines declared by the IPC include Somalia (2011), and Sudan (2017, 2020, and 2024). “After 22 months of relentless conflict, over 500,000 people in Gaza are facing catastrophic conditions,” the report said. An additional one million people are experiencing severe food insecurity. Projected Expansion of Famine The IPC warned that nearly a third of Gaza’s population — approximately 641,000 people — are expected to face catastrophic conditions within a month. Acute malnutrition is expected to worsen rapidly, with at least 132,000 children projected to suffer from severe malnutrition over the next year — more than double earlier estimates from May 2024. Due to limited access and data from northern Gaza, the IPC was unable to make a precise classification for that region, but noted conditions there may be even worse. What Constitutes a Famine? Under IPC guidelines, famine is declared when an area meets the following criteria: International Outcry and Accusations The famine declaration has triggered global condemnation and renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk called the crisis a “man-made disaster” and accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war. “It is a war crime to use starvation as a method of warfare, and the resulting deaths may also amount to the war crime of wilful killing,” he stated. UN Secretary-General António Guterres echoed the alarm, calling the situation “a moral indictment and a failure of humanity itself.” British Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the findings as “utterly horrifying and wholly preventable,” urging Israel to allow unhindered delivery of aid and calling for a halt to military operations in Gaza City — which he described as the “epicentre of the famine.” UN Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher made a direct appeal to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Enough. Ceasefire. Open the crossings — north and south. All of them.” Israel Rejects Famine Claims The Israeli government has categorically denied the famine designation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the IPC report as “an outright lie,” insisting that Israel has no policy of starvation. “Since the beginning of the war, Israel has enabled the entry of over two million tons of humanitarian aid into Gaza — more than one ton per person,” he said. Israel’s foreign ministry claimed food prices in Gaza had dropped due to a “massive influx of aid” and blamed Hamas for obstructing deliveries. COGAT, the Israeli military agency overseeing aid coordination, also rejected the IPC’s conclusions, stating that over 100,000 aid trucks have entered Gaza since the conflict began. Death Toll from Malnutrition Rising Despite Israeli denials, Gaza’s health ministry reports at least 251 deaths due to famine and malnutrition, including 108 children. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported nearly 13,000 new admissions for acute malnutrition in children in July alone. Israel has challenged these figures, accusing Hamas of inflating the numbers and attributing many of the deaths to pre-existing health conditions.